Transportation
The increasing shift to electric and autonomous vehicles, multimodal transportation, and transportation-as-a-service business models—this page covers the trends and news that will influence the future of transportation.
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https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/hashtag-trending-aug-23-canadians-optimistic-about-ai-and-ignoring-risks-meta-pushes-convergence-of-ai-and-its-metaverse-dreams-twitter-sees-a-significant-drop-in-users-after-rebranding-to-x/545175
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Canadians are optimistic about AI and likely to ignore warnings of possible risks. Meta/Facebook is emerging as a champion of open source in AI with a number of key papers published at the Interspeech conference this year. And the return of the X files - the Musk is out there. . I'm your host Jim Love, CIO of IT World Canada and Tech News Day in the US.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/technology/wayve-ai-self-driving-vehicles.html
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Wayve, a London maker of artificial intelligence systems for autonomous vehicles, said on Tuesday that it had raised $1 billion, an eye-popping sum for a European start-up and an illustration of investor optimism about A.I.'s ability to reshape industries.SoftBank, the Japanese conglomerate that...
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https://www.planetizen.com/news/2023/10/125940-florida-high-speed-rail-doubles-daily-trips
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Less than two weeks after launching its service to Miami, the Brightline high-speed rail line in southern Florida announced it will increase its service from eight trips per day each way to 15. "Brightline also has stops in Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. Additional...
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https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/the-ministry-transport-awards-the-first-study-20250506082843-nt.html
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Spain's Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has chosen the end of January 2026 (or no later than February) as the deadline for receiving an "initial study of alternatives" on how and where it will be possible to build the tracks for the coastal train from Nerja to Algeciras, along the Costa del Sol and into the Campo de Gibraltar area.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/29/crewless-cargo-autonomous-shipping-aims-to-overcome-safety-trust-concerns.html
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Tests like those carried out by Kongsberg in Norway aim to sway decision makers in the company's direction. The business is nevertheless not the only player experimenting in this space. South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industry (SHI) is also making key advancements in the technology and retrofitted one of its Samsung T-8 vessels with automated tech in 2020.
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https://thesun.my/malaysia-news/train-the-trainers-sessions-for-online-safety-campaign-targeted-by-aidilfitri-fahmi-IC13665638
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PUTRAJAYA: The Communications Ministry aims to roll out a series of 'Train the Trainers' sessions for the Online Safety Campaign ahead of Aidilfitri. Its minister Fahmi Fadzil said the initiative is intended to fast-track the campaign's implementation, focusing on curbing online crimes such as the spread of fake news and incitement.
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https://thesun.my/business-news/google-britain-can-gain-400b-if-it-trains-workforce-in-ai-AF14002882
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LONDON: Britain could gain £400 billion (RM2.3 trillion) from AI-driven growth if it trained its workforce, Google said, after a pilot scheme in the UK showed workers could save more than 120 hours a year by using AI in administrative tasks. Simple steps such as giving workers permission to use AI and a few hours of training to get them started could help double the adoption of the new technology, and in turn boost economic growth, Google said in a report on its pilot scheme, published on Friday.
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https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35315710/uaw-president-says-tesla-is-not-the-enemy-in-auto-strikes-theyre-the-uaw-members-of-the-future
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Benzinga
An ongoing battle between the United Auto Workers union and the big three Detroit automotive companies continues to trigger work stoppages and potential trouble to revenue and profits for those affected.In the latest developments, the UAW president shared potential future plans and concerns for a...
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https://www.techspot.com/news/100540-nvidia-foxconn-partner-build-ai-factories-self-driving.html
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In context: Earlier this year, Foxconn and Nvidia announced a partnership to develop platforms for autonomous vehicles. Now, these two technology giants have disclosed their plans to establish AI-focused data centers, which will provide the necessary computing power for these AV platforms. The Taiwanese manufacturing giant Foxconn and the GPU superpower Nvidia have collaborated to develop "AI factories," innovative data centers designed to power various applications, including self-driving cars.
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https://www.weirdworm.com/choosing-best-ev-charging-cable/
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Electric vehicle (EV) sales have skyrocketed in the first six months of 2023. This has taken the estimated electric vehicle use to about 130,000 in Australia. Included in this estimate are 21,000 hybrids. If you've opted to make the switch between your petrol car to a more environmentally friendly electric vehicle, you're going to need a quality and durable charging cable.
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https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/doe-report-outlines-how-the-united-4254132/
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On March 15, 2024, the U.Department of Energy (DOE) announced the release of the Bioenergy Technologies Office's (BETO) 2023 Billion-Ton Report (BT23), the fourth in a series of assessments of potential biomass resources available in the United States. BT23 provides estimates of biomass resource potential in response to market demand scenarios.
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https://www.slashfilm.com/1536673/the-twilight-zone-you-drive-autonomous-car-special-effect/
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According to Marc Scott Zicree's "The Twilight Zone Companion," television writer and "The Twilight Zone" producer William Froug explained how the self-driving car sequences were achieved:
"We had a man under the dashboard with a tiny periscope that stuck up through the hood of the car, and he...
"We had a man under the dashboard with a tiny periscope that stuck up through the hood of the car, and he...
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https://njbiz.com/10b-midtown-bus-terminal-project-advances/
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul reached a deal Tuesday in support of the $10 billion Midtown Bus Terminal project.
Officials say the new facility will replace the existing, obsolete and rundown 73-year-old terminal with...
Officials say the new facility will replace the existing, obsolete and rundown 73-year-old terminal with...
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https://greenbuildingelements.com/this-new-ev-suv-is-a-1200-horsepower-beast-that-comes-with-cutting-edge-tech/
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The M-Hero 917, showcased by the Electric Viking, Sam Evans, stands out as the wildest electric SUV in China. Evans, known for his deep dives into electric vehicles, recently described this vehicle as the "craziest, most mental" electric car he has seen. This bold statement sets the stage for an...
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https://romanfitnesssystems.com/articles/benefits-of-walking-to-work/
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Want to live healthier and move more without any extra effort? Ditch your car and move somewhere you don't need it. Admittedly, in the US this is hard because we keep doubling down on building highways (a terrible decision), reinforcing a cycle of car dependency. In today's article, I want to raise awareness for the benefits of walking everywhere, including on your commute.
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https://9to5google.com/2024/01/09/chrome-android-automotive/
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In addition to updates for phones, tablets, and TVs, Google has a number of Android Auto and Automotive announcements at CES 2024, including a Chrome app.
Android Auto is getting deeper integration wherein electric vehicles can share real-time battery information with Google Maps. This will let...
Android Auto is getting deeper integration wherein electric vehicles can share real-time battery information with Google Maps. This will let...
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https://scrippsnews.com/stories/over-20-000-thomas-friends-toy-trains-recalled-for-choking-hazard/
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Fisher-Price is recalling over 20,000 Thomas & Friends toy train cars due to choking and magnet ingestion hazards, the U.Consumer Product Safety Commission announced. . The recalled toys have a small plastic piece containing a high-powered magnet that connects one train to another which can detach or become loose, posing a choking or magnet ingestion hazard, the CPSC said.
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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10462-024-10706-5?code=a1a47f40-435c-4442-8274-4dba08c850ae&error=cookies_not_supported
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Sultanuddin S.J., Vibin R., Rajesh Kumar A., Behera N.R., Pasha M.J., Baseer K.K.Development of improved reinforcement learning smart charging strategy for electric vehicle fleetJournal of Energy Storage2023S, WAjao L.A., Apeh S.T.Secure edge computing vulnerabilities in smart cities...
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https://www.fodors.com/news/news/a-new-tiktok-trend-involves-dirty-tsa-security-trays
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It's aesthetically pleasing--and divisive.
Airport security lines are not a fun experience. A range of emotions can be felt in just a few minutes: confusion, frustration, and dismay. Add in the potential for yelling, bumping, and embarrassment (when your bags are flagged). But TikTokers are on a...
Airport security lines are not a fun experience. A range of emotions can be felt in just a few minutes: confusion, frustration, and dismay. Add in the potential for yelling, bumping, and embarrassment (when your bags are flagged). But TikTokers are on a...
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https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41592800/us-auto-sales-to-pick-up-pace-in-october-with-evs-crossing-9-market-share-says-s-p-global-mobility
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US Auto Sales To Pick Up Pace In October With EVs Crossing 9% Market Share, Says S&P Global Mobility
Benzinga
Automotive research firm S&P Global Mobility said on Monday that it expects U.S. light vehicle sales in October to realize year-over-year growth of 11%.
What Happened: "As we begin the final quarter of the calendar year, there's potential that automakers will look to provide some additional...
What Happened: "As we begin the final quarter of the calendar year, there's potential that automakers will look to provide some additional...
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https://petapixel.com/2024/07/15/couple-posing-for-photos-on-railway-bridge-jump-into-90ft-gorge-to-avoid-train-india/
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A couple in India who were taking part in a photo shoot on a railway bridge have reportedly suffered severe injuries after a train approached and they were forced to jump into a 90-foot deep gorge. The shocking incident happened around midday today (July 15) local time on Goram Ghat Bridge in...
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https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2025/03/27/the-starling-decades-of-work-to-comprehend-movement-patterns-in-this-feathered-species/
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"What time are the birds due?" asked the woman beside me. The curtains would open on the starlings of the show - a cast of thousands - at 5:50pm on a chilly February day in Lilliput on the shores of Lough Ennell, Co Westmeath. All through the winter there is a chance of seeing a starling...